Expected water savings with Mainlink’s advanced metering solution are estimated at 30%. Actual savings depend on the property’s conditions and are influenced by non-revenue water levels, leak prevention, damage control, maintenance efficiency, and other factors.
Cumulative Water-Related Property Costs
Water Saved Annually
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(Estimated water savings in gallons using submeters)
*This calculator provides an estimate of the financial impact of installing Mainlink’s smart water submetering system compared with continuing to operate with only a master meter. Based on the number of units entered, it estimates the typical hardware and installation costs required for deployment.
The model also considers long-term operating factors. It assumes an average annual water rate increase of 4.6% and incorporates industry statistics from the Insurance Information Institute, showing that approximately 1.5% of homes experience a water damage or freeze claim each year, with an average cost of about $15,400 per incident.
The calculator also estimates potential water savings from submetering. Studies cited by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that multifamily submetering can reduce consumption by about 21.8 gallons per unit per day. Combined with early leak detection and more accurate unit-level monitoring, this typically results in around 30% lower water usage, though actual savings vary by property and can be higher.
The results provide an estimated 10-year cost comparison and potential savings, helping property owners understand the financial impact of implementing a smart water submetering system.
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